The Daily Bruin

Everyone is invited to join us in the university chapel for the first Second Sunday Service of the semester this Sunday, Feb. 8.

The gathering begins at 11 a.m., and all students, employees and community members are welcome to attend. Pastor Jamie Johnson will preach, and George Fox alumna Maille Romberger will lead the worship service.

Note: This service is not for chapel credit.

Questions? Contact Jamie Johnson at jamiej@georgefox.edu. For more information, click here. 

Come join us for Quaker worship Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the university’s chapel. Mark Condo, pastor of Reedwood Friends Church in Portland, will open the meeting with a brief devotional. SpiL credit will be available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

The Faculty Development Office is offering teaching and learning microgrants to give faculty the chance to learn something new about teaching, student learning, or evidence-based practices in their discipline.

Through this investment, we hope to cultivate a community of practice that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

The award amount will be up to $500. Click here to apply.

The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 13. The awards will be announced by Friday, Feb. 20.

Questions? Contact our office at facultydevelopment@georgefox.edu.

We are in the fourth week of the semester, and the academic load is picking up. If you know a traditional undergraduate student who is struggling to keep on top of everything – or if you would like support for yourself – log into Fox360 (Fox360.georgefox.edu) to submit an “alert.”

Concerns might include academic, mental health, behavioral, emotional, physical, social, or family concerns. Your name will not be shared unless you give permission.

The Student Support Network will assign a “case manager” to follow up with students.

Concerns about graduate and AOD students should be communicated to department chairs.

If you have questions or would like more information regarding Fox360, contact Rick Muthiah at rmuthiah@georgefox.edu or Jere Witherspoon at jwithers@georgefox.edu.

Support the Engineering Missions Club (EMC) on its trip to Guatemala this spring break! The EMC is a student-led club dedicated to using engineering and design skills to serve.

We will be selling Valentine’s Day gifts on the quad this Monday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon, including chocolates and handmade bars of soap.

Questions? Contact Brady Drew at bdrew22@georgefox.edu.

The Bruin Community Pantry will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13, due to the mid-semester holiday. Additionally, DHS (SNAP benefits) will not be available on Feb 12. due to this closure.

DHS will be at the pantry on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Xiaoyan Huang, MD, from the Providence Heart Institute for an insightful virtual webinar dedicated to keeping your heart healthy long after Heart Month concludes.

While February brings cardiovascular health to the forefront, this session focuses on the everyday habits and sustainable lifestyle shifts that reduce risk and boost well-being throughout the entire year. Don’t miss this chance to gain expert advice on the many ways to keep your heart thriving through every season.

The seminar will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Click here to register.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by deadlines, the ARC can help you reset! Come chat with us about building a weekly routine that works for you and learning how to study more effectively. Your future, less-stressed self will thank you.

To schedule an appointment, click on the TracCloud icon on your Canvas dashboard. We are open Monday through Thursday from 1 to 9 p.m. and Friday from noon to 4 p.m.

If you have any questions, please email Heather Harney at hharney@georgefox.edu.

We’re partnering with Bon Appétit for our upcoming Cultural Celebration, and we want YOUR help!

Do you have a dish that represents your culture, family tradition or heritage? Submit a recipe or menu idea and help us highlight the incredible diversity of our campus community. This will be part of a weeklong celebration of culture leading to the IRC and Res Life-sponsored Cultural Celebration.

We know that food tells stories – stories of home, family, celebration and tradition. We want to know your story! The staff at the Bon are eager to feature dishes that are significant to you so the whole campus can celebrate them together.

Click here to fill out the form. Submissions are due by Sunday, Feb. 8. 

Questions? Reach out to Victoria Cole at vcole@georgefox.edu.

Come to the Maker Hub on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. to make baby blankets for St. Vincent Medical Center. Enjoy community while gifting tangible love to families who are experiencing newborn death. These blankets swaddle their babies while saying goodbye, and are often the only gift their baby will ever receive.

Materials are provided (or you can bring your own). Please RSVP here so enough materials are available. Donations of yarn, hooks, needles and completed blankets are appreciated. Click this link for more information.

Questions? Contact Teresa Arnold at tarnold@georgefox.edu.

Do you want to showcase your culture, heritage or family background? ResLife and the IRC are coming together to put on the Multicultural Celebration, which will be held on Monday, April 6, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Canyon Commons.

One of the many aspects of that event is a cultural performance featuring a fashion show. Do you have a dance, performance or traditional cultural wear that you would like to showcase? Fill out this form so you can be a part of this awesome event.

Additionally, if you don’t have anything in particular but want to participate, you can still fill out the form.

Questions? Contact Sunna Chung at schung24@georgefox.edu or Brendaly Anselmo Alvarado banselmoalvarado24@georgefox.edu.

¿Quieres hablar Español? The English Department welcomes you today (Tuesday) to La Sobremesa – casual Spanish conversation practice with peers and faculty. Join us every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in the Armstrong House; all language levels are welcome!

We hope to see you there. Questions? ¿Preguntas? Contact Arabelle Bruner at abruner24@georgefox.edu.

The Crescent is writing an article about whether people prefer physical or digital documents or books. To help inform the article, share your thoughts in this survey on whether physical documents are still needed or wanted in a time of digitalization.

The survey will be open until Thursday, Feb. 5. Questions? Contact Madeline Teeter at mteeter24@georgefox.edu.

Division of Health & Behavioral Science students: Join us for an engaging spring interprofessional training event on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon in Bauman Auditorium.

Dive into enriching group discussions led by facilitators, exploring a compelling case study on “Navigating Addiction and Chronic Pain” that offers a unique chance to apply your expertise across disciplines in an interprofessional environment.

Following the case discussions, there will be a faculty panel discussion, where you’ll have the opportunity to pose questions and gain valuable insights.

Click here to register. Registration closes on Thursday, March 12, at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, reach out to Becky Dobler at rdobler@georgefox.edu.

There’s still time! The Wineskin is extending its submission deadline, so you now have until midnight on Sunday, Feb. 8, to submit your poetry, prose, or photography for a chance to be published.

The theme of our 2026 issue is “Oasis.” We want to know what that means to you. It can be as literal or as abstract as you’d like; it’s up to you.

Submitting your response to this prompt is entry into the competition. One submission will be chosen from each department as a winner. The winner will receive $10 and be featured as the department winner in the publication.

Submit your piece through this link. Questions? Contact Shae Olazaran at solazaran22@georgefox.edu.

The Nationwide FutureFit Virtual Financial Fair concludes at the end of this week, on Friday, Feb 6.

If you have not yet participated, we encourage you to take advantage of this interactive 3D experience. It is a streamlined, user-friendly platform designed to help you evaluate your retirement options and refine your long-term financial strategy – all without the need to manage new accounts or passwords.

Why participate? FutureFit is a theme focused on forward thinking and helping you commit to preparing for your financial and retirement future. Additionally, by participating in the challenge, you will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card and exclusive Nationwide gear.

How to join the challenge:

1. Click here to enter the Virtual Financial Fair
2. Click the “Join the Competition” button
3. Add your name to the leaderboard to secure entry into the prize drawings

We hope you find this experience valuable as you plan for your financial future.

Questions? Contact Aga Kasprzyk at akasprzyk@georgefox.edu.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the university chapel for worship after the manner of Friends, where we create the space to attend to the leadings of the present Christ, through the Holy Spirit, as we gather in his name. There will be SpiL credit available.

Questions? Contact Paul Anderson at panderso@georgefox.edu.

Interested in becoming a teacher after graduation? Join FORCE!

The Fellowship of Regional Christian Educators (FORCE) is hosting three information meetings. No RSVP is necessary; just show up to one of them. All are at 7 p.m. in the Myton Conference room on the second floor of Hoover. The dates offered are Tuesday, Feb. 3, and Wednesday, Feb. 4.

FORCE is a program where candidates work for two years as a teacher in a partner K-12 Christian school. They live together in community in a rent-free home off campus and pursue either an MEd or an MAT through the College of Education – for free!

Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and agree to the terms of community living and living stipend for two years.

Questions? Contact John Hynes at jhynes@georgefox.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting the first weekend of Scholarship Summit on campus today! With around 600 visitors expected, we are asking George Fox students and employees to help extend the Be Known promise throughout the day.

Here’s what you can keep in mind:

• Plan to park at Steve’s Auto, the Morse lot, or use street parking this morning. Guests will be arriving between 8 and 8:45 a.m. and will fill all the main campus parking lots.
• Be mindful of guests in your housing area. We will have housing tours circulating through Edwards, Gulley, Pennington, HMS, and Newlin from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour groups will be viewing dorm lobbies and a room on the first floor of each dorm.
• Plan for a busier-than-usual Canyon Commons. Guests will be going through the main serving line. If you see a family looking for a spot to sit, invite them to join you!

If you have questions, email visit@georgefox.edu or call Lauren Hill at 503-554-2245.

1098-T forms for 2025 are now available in MyGeorgeFox. Here is a list of frequently asked questions that includes how to access the form online.

If you have any additional questions, please email the student accounts department at studentaccounts@georgefox.edu.